Let me precise what I mean: I've been looking at various builds since release, specifically for Sorceress, and anything and everything that has to do with Lightning skills pretty much requires Arc Lash as a base.
And even then, only pretty much one Mastery skill is "viable" - Ball Lightning.
If I, for example, wanted to go with Spark for Basic Skill (to attack from range and not melee like Arc Lash forces you to) and Chain Lightning as the main damage source, I'm already setting myself up for failure because Arc Lash has far better base scaling and hits many more enemies.
Chain Lightning only seems to have (correct me if I'm mistaken here) a single "decent" Legendary effect and of course it's not an obtainable Aspect from a Dungeon but a rare-ass drop that I haven't found a single one of for nearly 60 levels so far.
I really enjoy Vyr's Mastery for the visual chaos of unleashing all spells Lightning-related but if I want to go with Spark, then I can't go with Vyr's Mastery because then I won't benefit its bonus to Close Enemies, which means I'm forced to go with Overflowing Energy, which starts to build into Crackling Energy instead.
Maybe I'm too dumb to grasp these things but it seems to me like if you want to go for something very specific, many of the options available aren't exactly intuitive or relatively easy to put together.
And all that's not even mentioning the Paragon Board, which is a whole other level of complexity in itself (yeah I know you PoE players are probably laughing reading this lol but please realize not everyone's a nitty-gritty math-head min-maxer like you guys are).
There are SOME Chain Lighitning builds out there, whether on YouTube or otherwise, but none of them seem to be nearly as optimized as what Maxroll and their crew seem to be putting out; it's mostly that people were enjoying the well-known "Chain Lightning leveling build" and just went from there, trying out and seeing what sticks.
This has me worried for one reason - if a Chain Lightning build wasn't released on Maxroll, and bear in mind that people who prepared these builds are probably way more into this whole thing than 95% of anyone here on reddit - this most likely means there there isn't even a Chain Lightning build per se, or even if it is, we could expect at most a half performance of what the Arc Lash/Ball Lightning build does, which is too big of a gap to swallow for me.
Shouldn't it be possible to build whatever you want and not fall behind more than 50% of effectiveness behind the best meta builds?
Let me put it like this perhaps - now that I've hit lvl 60s and finally started to see what all the Refund costs amount up to, it starts to dawn on me that it is true what the devs have been saying - you really kinda cannot experiment with respeccing at all, because it will cost nearly all of the gold you currently have and that's beyond fucking dumb that you'd probably be in an easier spot just starting a whole-ass new character instead. I don't want to level a 2nd sorceress from zero (unless I happen to enjoy the Season in D4; that's perfectly fine) and I think that the majority of people share this sentiment.
All that said, please share what you think of Chain Lightning Sorceress build variations and perhaps you have some pointers you would be willing to share? Thank you!

https://imgur.com/a/1S35KaB
Includes everything in pic.
Gun, Tracer unit/Mock suppressor, Mag, 3 - 11.1 stick batteries.
No timestamp due to flair
Price: $340 - shipped
Base gun is a Matirx Calico Jack
Build:
- 12:1 SHS gear set w/ ZCI motor
- MAXX/Lonex compression parts
- Perun V2 Hybrid w/ MAXX adj trigger
- Dytac hop up unit w/ ZCI barrel
Gun is currently shooting around 26 rps at 340 fps with .2g bbs.
Shooting videos/more pics can be provided.

I currently live about 2 hours from the city, but there is a great opportunity in the area of work I am looking for in the city. I think i would really enjoy the job, but the commute is throwing me off.For more information, I would be paid minimum wage, but it's a reputable company that has great connections and I could build a great network through them. I would only have to go into the city 3 days a week. I did the math out and because of where I live it would actually be more expensive to commute via train rather than car. However if I drove in the car it would still be about 400 dollars out of my paycheck a month. Im currently 21 and I am not sure if this is a good choice to take or if I should decline the offer, any advice would be appreciated.

I’m struggling to find this online, strangely. Does anyone have a recommended build for HC necro? Doesn’t need to be super detailed, just wondering what some of the most survivable necro setups are currently.

Where I'm from, the i5-13400f costs $221, and i5-13500 costs $277. The difference is $56. I'll only be playing video games, I don’t do programming, animation or other tasks like that.
I have an Rtx3060ti gpu and my current 8th gen i5-8400 cpu heavily bottlenecks it’s performance, so I'm thinking of upgrading. Not looking at 13600k as I won’t overclock the cpu, & also intel Z series mobos that support overclocking are very expensive which I can't afford now.
So would it be a wise choice for me to spend $56 more for the 13500? Or should I get the 13400f?

I'm buying a new system after 8 years and don't know much about the current gen.
Reliability and not having to f*k around is more important to me than performance. Which brand has more stable drivers and not many known hardware issues at the moment?

I can no longer fast travel even using the cheat terminal. Game crashes to desktop.
Active Plug-ins =249
Last Mods Added:
Previsibines Repair Pack (PRP) Stable Branch
Its Furniture
Visible Companion Affinity
Now for the current load order:
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For the past few weeks I've been repeatedly trying to build a JRPG system in Unity. To achieve this, I have been looking through tutorials of varying types. However, it seems like not only are none of the tutorials I've found from the current era of Unity - many 3+ years old, asking me to use methods that no longer work in the editor - but none of them explain what they're doing in enough detail, and just kinda bluntly say "do this". I want to understand how to freely generate player and enemy units, how to have those units interact within the context of a battle, how to program a context-sensitive battle menu, and etc, among other tweaks and additions (I have a somewhat clear idea of the system I want to make, though I do know I'll have to heavily iterate upon that with playtesting).
I don't want to just give up and use something like RPG Maker, as that's too limited in scope for what I have in mind. And I have experience with coding - I've got a minor in computer science, and have coded for things which exist outside the context of video game engines. But I can't seem to find anything that gives me a clear basis for what I want to do. Even in Unity's own tutorials, I don't see anything for turn based battles, instead preferring tutorials for more active gameplay.
Is there anywhere y’all can direct me to get a better tutorialization of this process? Is a different engine better for learning, or for creating this type of game? How can I get a foundation to build off of, with the goal of play testing and experimenting with the basic mechanics?

Hello, fellow Minecrafters!
Are you seeking a safe and understanding community to share your journey and find support? We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Therapie Craft, a compassionate Minecraft survival server designed to provide a haven for individuals facing challenges in their lives.
✨ A Fresh Start: Therapie Craft is a community that is currently in the making and has not yet been officially launched. I am diligently working behind the scenes to create a welcoming space where players can connect, share their journeys, and find solace in the power of Minecraft.
🌿 A Sanctuary of Understanding: Therapie Craft will offer a supportive and empathetic environment where you can find solace, understanding, and connection. My community will recognizes and respects the struggles of every player, creating a space for mutual support and healing.
🏡 Build Your Safe Haven: Unleash your creativity in our survival world and construct your personal sanctuary. Whether you prefer a cozy cottage, a peaceful garden, or a sturdy fortress, Therapie Craft provides the canvas for your imagination to thrive.
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🛡️ Safe and Drama-Free: We prioritize the well-being of our community. Therapie Craft maintains a zero-tolerance policy for griefing, harassment, and drama. Our dedicated team of moderators ensures a safe and inclusive environment for all players to enjoy.
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Prepare to embark on a journey of healing, growth, and camaraderie. Therapie Craft eagerly awaits your arrival! Please review the following server rules to ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone:

1. No griefing: Do not intentionally destroy or modify other players' structures or creations without their permission.
2. No stealing: Respect other players' belongings and do not take items or resources that do not belong to you.
3. No cheating or hacking: Do not use any unauthorized modifications, hacks, or exploits to gain an unfair advantage.
4. No offensive language or behavior: Be respectful to all players and refrain from using inappropriate language, harassment, or discriminatory behavior.
5. No spamming or advertising: Do not flood the chat with repetitive messages or promote external servers or websites without permission.
6. No PvP without consent: Do not engage in player-versus-player combat without the agreement of all involved parties.
7. No griefing spawn or public areas: Respect designated spawn areas and public spaces by not causing intentional damage or disruption
8. Report rule violations: If you witness someone breaking the rules, report it to the server staff instead of taking matters into your own hands.

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Continuing on our series of Framework Laptop 16 deep dives, today we’re sharing more about power. We built a brand new custom high-efficiency 180W USB-C power adapter in partnership with power adapter manufacturer extraordinaire Chicony. This is a jump over the 60W power adapter in the Framework Laptop 13, enabling substantially higher performance. The adapter body is just 116.6 x 58.2 x 27mm, and the enclosure is made of 30% post-consumer-recycled plastic. That’s exactly the thickness and depth and twice the length of our 60W power adapter, while outputting 3x higher wattage. Pretty incredible! Our PFC plus asymmetrical half-bridge flyback architecture uses ON Semi NCP1622 and JoulWatt JW1556 controllers along with latest generation GaN switching parts from both GaN Systems and Navitas, peaking at an amazing 93% efficiency.
We needed to solve for the tricky task of creating an adapter small and portable enough to be a great fit for the Framework Laptop 16 in an integrated graphics configuration while also outputting enough power to handle the Graphics Module with a discrete GPU. 180W covers the majority of use cases while still being extremely compact. If you have a Graphics Module installed, set your OS to maximum performance mode, and run a sustained heavy load, it is possible to draw from the battery while plugged in. If that doesn’t sound like a good tradeoff to you, the Framework Laptop 16 supports 240W USB PD 3.1 power adapters too, so you can configure your DIY Edition without a power adapter and bring your own 240W one instead.
Historically, USB-C power adapters have been limited to 100W. We’ve been able to make a 180W USB-C power adapter by using the new USB PD 3.1 EPR standard through a Weltrend WT6676F controller, enabling up to 36V/5A output. USB-C enables both flexibility and re-use. You can plug the adapter into either side of the Framework Laptop 16, and you can use it to power any other USB-C device you have on hand too.
Beyond reducing environmental impact through efficiency and recycled materials, we’ve enabled longevity by making both the 2m USB-C and 1m AC cables removable, letting you swap a cable if your cat chews through it. Remember to use a USB-C cable that supports EPR voltages, otherwise you’ll be limited to 20V/3A or 20V/5A. EPR cables have an e-marker chip inside that lets the system ensure it can safely handle both the voltage and current requirements. The AC cable uses the same common IEC C5 connector we used on the 60W adapter, and we have Type B (US/CA/TW/JP), Type G (UK/IE), Type F (EU/KR), and Type I (AU/NZ) versions available.
We’re excited to continue powering your right to upgrade, customize, and repair your devices, this time with 180 watts! We have a bunch of additional detail to share about the Framework Laptop 16 on the path to opening pre-orders, so look out for the next post soon.
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Join us live on 6/14 as we test the battery life of a Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core) vs. Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel Core). We'll start at 6 AM PDT and stream until the batteries run out. During the stream, we'll be hosting Q&As with our CEO, Linux Lead, and Lead Systems Architect. You can use this form to submit your questions for the Q&A.
See here for the previous Framework 16 Deep Dive - Display.

Hello, I am a 4th year U.S. M.D. medical student looking for a third credit card. I have never missed a credit payment and pay my balance in full each month. I have no debt due to scholarships and good money management. I am moving to a large metropolitan area for a research year for the next 12 months.
Current cards:

1. Discover It, Limit: $7,100, July 2018
2. Chase Freedom Unlimited, Limit: $10,000, September 2021

FICO Score: 766Oldest account age: 4 years 11 monthsChase 5/24 status: 1/24Income: $50,000Average monthly spend and categories:dining $300groceries: $300gas: $150travel: variable, usually <$50Open to Business Cards: NoWhat's the purpose of your next card? Building credit and diversifying credit portfolio. Getting credit card with perks for city uses (Uber, etc.)Do you have any cards you've been looking at? NoAre you OK with category spending or do you want a general spending card? No preference
Any recommendations for best card?

I'm going to be building a high discharge lithium ion battery pack and I'm going to need to be able to weld at least .2mm nickle strips.
My first option would be to use my multi purpose welding machine (its a "MIG 200S2", generic Chinese thing, costs around 400USD), It can do stick that I measured to be 125 amps while welding, and around 190 when striking an arc, both around 35 volts DC. It can also do mig, apparently 200A at 14v but I havn't measured it.
My second option is to use a cheap AC stick welder I have, its literally just a transformer and I measured its output to be 115 amps while welding, and my current clamp showed a maxium of 140 when striking the arc. It welds like shit and I'll probably end up using the wires from it for my battery, since they're super nice copper wires (2m long and 0.6 ohms resistance end to end)
What I could do is rewire the secondary coil to give me more amps, using the wire thats on the stick and ground electrodes
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In both cases, I'd wire the copper conductors into a solid-state relay that would pulse the current into some copper probes, the timing controlled by an Arduino
Please let me know what you think, will my multi purpose welder than can apparnetly do 190 amps on a strike be enough to spot weld .2mm nickle? or will I have to turn my cheap AC welder into something that can give me more amps?

I(24M) own a Duplex in northern Seattle and owe about $530,000 at 2.25% interest (bought in January of 2021 for $570,000). Currently renting out one unit for $2,200 a month, mortgage is $2,800. I live in the other unit and pay the $600 difference, plus watesewer. I've done some improvements on the property and with current market value I'm sure it's worth at least $750,000-$800,000, so I figure there is at least $220,000 in equity. I don't want to re-finance and lose my 2% rate, but I'd like to buy a small single family home to live in and rent out the other unit in the duplex that I am currently occupying. I figure this would make it cash flow roughly $1,000 a month that I could put towards the home loan on the single family residence (I would plan to reserve the additional $600 a month for operating costs on the duplex which I would continue to self manage).
I work a corporate job and just got a sizable raise at the beginning of the year and will make roughly $110,000-$120,000 this year. I invest about 15% of my income and have roughly $60,000 in retirement accounts and $6,000 in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. With my current health insurance I'm not eligible for an HSA. I have less than $5,000 in an emergency fund so I am planning to build that up over the next few months. My only debt, besides the mortgage is a car loan of $20,000 which I hope to have paid off by mid-late 2024.
I feel like I'm positioning myself well, but how can I improve? Any creative ideas about financing/down payment on a second property without doing a re-finance? Nervous to liquidate my retirement accounts for a down payment and not have any diversification, but would be fine selling all the company stock I own.

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Rennes - Around 40 standing stones thought to have been erected by prehistoric humans 7,000 years ago have been destroyed near a famed archaeological site in northwest France to make way for a DIY store, an angry local historian has revealed.
The stones in Carnac were between 50-100 centimetres high and stood close to the main highly protected areas of one of Europe's largest and most mysterious pre-historic tourist attractions.
He believes 39 standing stones - known as menhirs - have been lost, estimating their age to be around 7,000 years based on carbon dating conducted on stones nearby in 2010.
The land was granted a building permit from the local mayor's office in August last year and DIY chain Mr. Bricolage is currently building a new store there.
The stones are thought to have had a sacred and funereal function, although various theories exist.
"There weren't archaeological excavations in order to know if the stones were menhirs or not," he said.

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Hi all 18m Here. Having a PC power issue.
Equipment:

• Standard British Socket
• 13 Amp Extension lead
• 1000W PSU
• 8M Distance

Hi All, 18M here i've recently moved my pc out of my room, and into an outside building in which is only like 8m away from a side of our home, but now that im outside im having power surges at random on my computer, these issues seem to occur most commonly when im using more requirements for pc. The issues are always a random shut off, then about 2 secs later power returns and will boot up with a screen that says. (check image), then will work like normal. Due to me being only recently moved outside, dad and I havent set up the fuse box or electrics for the building so im currently using a 13 Amp extension lead which connects to a socket inside my home. The power supply of my computer is also not the issue due to the factor of it being 1. an 1000w power supply and 2. I recently moved it back inside and used the same socket with my setup indoors for a day + night, in which it was left on and not touched, and the computer never had a surge and it was being used the exact same way. So does anyone have any ideas? as to causes or fixes. Me and my dad both are unsure and I thought it could be good to ask an electrician for there professional opinion. Any Info would be great! so comment or DM me if u got any questions

Residential project planned for Niagara Street (buffalonews.com)
GBUA is planning to construct a mixed-use and mixed-income residential structure on a set of properties at 555-563, 565-569 and 571 Niagara St., which it previously acquired from investor Giles Kavanagh and now plans to combine. The overall site includes a small one-story commercial building with an existing parking lot, a vacant one-story house, a couple of grassy lots and a multifamily residence.
Jemal gets approvals needed to move forward on Simon Electric project (buffalonews.com)
Jemal received approval Monday from the city Planning Board to consolidate seven parcels and 1.4 acres of land into a single large property that extends between the two parallel downtown thoroughfares.
Jemal, who acquired the properties from former owner Bert Simon in 2021, plans to transform the vacant or underutilized buildings and parking lots into 250 apartments and 20,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space for stores and restaurants. The project will cross the property lines, so Jemal needed approval to merge them together.
West Herr wants to build a new dealership on Transit Road in Cheektowaga. Homeowners have concerns (buffalonews.com)
The auto group proposed a new car lot on 16 acres of vacant land along Transit Road, between Strasmer Road and Como Park Boulevard in the Town of Cheektowaga. The site would include a 27,000-square-foot building and parking for more than 330 cars, according to West Herr's application to the town.
Nearly a dozen residents who live near the site made their opposition known during a Town Board meeting last month. They also submitted a petition with signatures of 51 neighbors opposed to the project.
Trico project in Buffalo advances toward 2024 completion (buffalonews.com)
Plans call for 242 apartments across six floors, 56,000 square feet of commercial office and retail space on three floors, and 230 indoor parking spaces in the basement and part of the first floor. Construction is well underway, with a goal of completing at least the residential component by May 2024.
Perry Projects open house to discuss future development plans wgrz.com
The Perry Projects at 448 South Park and 399 Perry Street are currently comprised of 24 buildings and 330 vacant, uninhabitable housing units. The developer plans to build 415 affordable housing units after demolition.
The City of Buffalo has received funding to go forward with plans to demolish and construct new affordable housing at the Perry Projects.
The city is set to receive $4 million through the Restore New York Communities Initiative.
"These Restore New York grants will help to reimagine downtowns across our state and transform vacant, blighted and underutilized buildings into vibrant community anchors," Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Construction Watch: Colvin Estates - Buffalo Rising
Marrano Homes is constructing the final phase of homes in the 103-lot Colvin Estates subdivision in North Buffalo. The homes are being built on Rachel Vincent Way between Colvin Boulevard and Starin Avenue with a mid-development connection to St. Lawrence Avenue.

There is nothing. No sound, no smells, no darkness. All that exists is a vast openness of white, a blinding, expansive non-existence, where all that remains is pure, unfiltered light. There is no corner of the vast openness where the light is absent, no room for darkness to hide, to escape the seemingly hungry emptiness.
Suddenly, the world glitches slightly. It is for less than a second, but a hint of gray slices through the sky, warping the world around it with the sound of static. But like everything else, the gray is devoured, blinking out of existence as white becomes the only color again.
The small glitch in the world, the spark of gray in blankness left something behind. Something reformed, floating there, alone in the emptiness. It was motionless, asleep, as still as the world around it. Then it awoke.
Memories instantly began to flood back, memories of fighting crime, of loving, of feeling loved. The figure remembered it all, including its name, Haxxalon the Star Archer.
Haxxalon opened his eyes, or at least he thinks he did, the whiteness so bright that darkness didn’t even take him while asleep. His first thought was that he must have been captured by a villain of some sort, a villain that destroyed earth, maybe destroyed the entire universe.The villain could possibly be searching for the star bow, a weapon powerful enough to fire stars into space. It wouldn’t be the first time a villain attacked him for it. Haxxalon would just need to figure out how the villain attacked earth and reverse it.
Haxxalon brought his arms up, trying to regain his sense of sight by focusing on something not white. The problem is, there is nothing. Haxxalon can feel his arms move, but he doesn’t see anything. Haxxalon screams, or at least the sound of screams comes out, as Haxxalon doesn’t feel his mouth move. A sudden feeling shivers down Haxxalon’s spine and he touches his face.
Nothing.
Haxxalon’s face is mere skin, there are no grooves, no holes: it’s all simply soft skin. Haxxalon feels his heart start to beat in his chest, the constant beat fighting against the oppressive silence of the world.
Then… something strange happens. For a split second, Haxxalon swears he sees a drop of blue for a second. A second later, he sees it again. Small sparks of blue electricity fly around and off of a circular object, an object that Haxxalon is sure is his arm. He doesn’t have electricity powers, and yet, that is certainly blue lightning.
Haxxalon barely has time to process that as between the beats of his heart, he hears something. It’s faint, and non-aggressive, conversational in tone. He can’t make out what the figures are saying, but he’s sure there is more than one. The noise is getting closer.
Haxxalon shifts his body, turning around slowly, ready to encounter whatever captured him.

Doom Patrol Presents:

Can’t Escape the Flows of Time

Created by: u/DarkLordJurasus
Produced by: u/brooky12 and u/predaplant
Ambush Bug paces back and forth across the dry grass, his strides large and fast. It has been ten minutes since the Doom Patrol passed out, and Irwin is still as unsure of what to do as he was when the team originally went unconscious.
On his pacing path, Irwin crosses over to Larry, and slightly pushes at him with his foot. Larry begins to tilt, the brown and green backside of his bandages, stained from the grass and dirt, begin to show themselves, as Irwin removes his foot. Larry’s body shifts back to his laying flat on his back.
Irwin sighs in defeat. That was his fourth time trying that, and the third person he tried it on. He’s not going to try it on Robotman, so it looks like he is out of luck.
Ambush Bug looks out at the horizon, the light blue sky, the large, everpresent sun. Retconn hasn’t arrived yet, and Irwin can’t quite tell if that is a good or bad thing. Maybe the six of them lost Retconn, or maybe the company is biding their time for a larger assault on the team.
Behind him, Irwin hears a groan. It’s deep, and yet, sounds like a voice that was autocorrected one too many times. Irwin turns around as other groans join the first, the team has woken up.
Being the first to awake, Cliff Steele, Robotman, is the first to rise from his position on the ground. Looking around, he asks, “What the everloving fuck just happened?”
Niles Caulder replies, “That’s an interesting question Cliff. To answer that though, we must make sure that we all had a similar experience.”
Rita, Elasti-Woman, responds, “I, I remembered everything. It was like a flood of memories unlocked. I still remember what was implanted, what Retconn wanted me to think my past was, but they seem more distant, but…”
Steven Dayton, Mento, continues, “It feels different, like a movie I saw just yesterday. Still burned into my mind with clarity, but not me.”
Rita nods and looks at Steven. For a moment their gazes lock, their hands slightly touching. Rita is the first to cut their gaze, and jerks her hand back. A sadness enters Steven’s eyes as he nods and looks forward.
Niles nods, “I had quite a similar experience.” Niles stills for a moment, his fingers gently stimming on the arm rests of the wheelchair. “It’s possible,” Niles slowly continues, his mind still working as the words exit his mouth, “It is possible that when our specific atoms reintegrated themself into their reality or origin, we essentially experienced a system wide reset, our minds regaining the memories that were originally wiped.”
“Uhm,” Irwin pipes up, “I’m not a scientist or anything, but from the little I understand about multiverse travel, that doesn’t make much sense.”
Niles sighs and stares down in thought. Picking his head back up, he says, “Until today, I thought of the multiverse as a purely theoretical concept, a mere thought experiment. In truth, there can be hundreds of different reasons for our memory recovery, and each one would be just as plausible as the last.”
The whole team is silent again, their thoughts on the insanity of what is happening. Between all of them is an air of uncertainty, and for some, an air of mourning, their memories telling a story that ended without them even being aware.
Larry, looking down, bitterly asks, “Where’s Arturo or Mallory when you need them.”
Silence once again overcomes the group, but only for a moment. Eyes widening, Larry doubletakes, “Did I just make a reference to Sliders? How the hell do I know what Sliders is, that wasn’t a show before Retconn appeared.”
Larry turns to look at Niles who guesses, “Maybe reality is trying to reconnect us to it through inserting popular culture and current events into our brain?”
Seeing unconvinced faces, Niles sighs, “I don’t know. Let’s just go with multiverse magic for now. That makes as much sense as anything else I’ve seen or learned in the past few days.”
For the first time since waking up, Cliff begins to speak, “Yea, real nice conversation, and maybe a different day I’d give two shits about it, but right now we are standing in the middle of nowhere, and I for one would like to get out of here.”
Upon hearing that, Niles smiles, “Now, that is one problem I do have an answer to.”
Looking out to the open expanse, Niles calls out, “Danny, old friend. This is Niles Caulder. I am in need of sanctuary.”
For a moment, nothing happens. The grassy land remains the same. Irwin and Cliff both look ready to make a comment, but stop due to Niles holding up a single finger.
Then, two large Public Access Speakers grow out of the ground, towering over the assembled team in size. From them, the song “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond is playing.
Buildings begin to rise from the dirt in front of the Doom Patrol, both small and large, these buildings grew out of nothing, seemingly not affecting the ground beneath it. At first, all are monochromatic white, but as the taller buildings begin to rise, color blossoms throughout the seemingly growing civilization.
The buildings are each unique and different, some looking more typical in design, others covered in expertly made graffiti, and some even looking like random buckets of paint were thrown haphazardly onto the walls.
Billboards are plentiful, advertising everything from makeup, to planned get togethers. One of the largest advertises a bar having a Drag event for later that week. Strangest of all was the empty billboards that seemed as plentiful, if not more so than the ones that had advertisements on them.
As the final buildings settle, people begin to rise from the ground, most of them mid-movement of conversation. It does not seem they even realize that they moved, and that is because they don’t; the action so invisible to them, that they don’t even acknowledge it.
Everyone seems happy and aware of their surroundings, although there is the occasional incident of knocking over each other due to conversation or looking at the phone. The reason for the air of happiness may be due to their clothing though. Reds and pinks make up the majority of the clothing, and even for those without, navy blue is more common than pure black, although the streets are not without darker colors entirely. A few people in the crowd look as if they shop exclusively at Hot Topic, and despite their clothing choices not meshing, many are conversing happily with someone else in brighter colors.
The last thing to appear is a sign right outside of the new residential area saying, “Welcome! You Are Accepted Here.”
Quietly, but not as quietly as he wanted, Cliff says, “What the fuck?”
Hearing Cliff, Larry quietly agrees with Cliff’s verbal thought.
Continuing to smile, Niles rolls over to the sign and says, “Danny, I must say thank you for coming in such a timely fashion. It is great seeing you again, have you expanded since the last time we met?”
The sign welcoming the team changes, the words, “Hello Niles. Where have you been? It’s been a long time.” appearing.
Niles nods, his smile becoming slightly strained, “Yes, it has been around 60 years, hasn’t it? The story is long and quite strange, but I promise I will tell it to you in its entirety. First, do you think you can get us a place to regroup?”
The words on the sign quickly change again to say, “Your house is still vacant, Niles. After all you did for me, keeping a place empty for you in case you ever returned was the least I could do.”
Niles nods. “Thank you,” he says, before gesturing for the rest of the team to follow.
The team walks through the street, no one around them giving them a second look of shock or fear. To the other people there, the Doom Patrol does not look an ounce out of place. If that’s assuring or worrying, well, Larry is not quite sure.
Finally breaking the silence of the group, Steven gasps, “A talking street is…” Steven stops himself, not wanting to call the new seemingly-sentient street he is on an it, but not knowing what else to call Danny.
Seemingly knowing why Steven stopped, Danny responds on one of the empty billboards, “You can use they/them when referring to me. I don’t necessarily mind being called other pronouns, but I’m not an it, or a thing, and I don’t feel any more masculine or feminine than I would imagine other cities or towns would feel if they were alive.”
Steven nods, but decides to address Danny directly, “You are obviously fully sentient, but does that mean you have a brain? What about other organs? How do you see?”
It takes a second longer than the last response did, Danny replies, “I am not quite sure. I see, but at the same time, I don’t see like how people have described seeing to me; it is more an echolocation than sight. I have energy impulses going throughout me at any moment, but if that is a brain, or if that is just the energy keeping me alive, I can not say. If I do have organs, they are so well hidden, that I do not even recognize them as such.”
Steven nods at the information as both Larry and Irwin open their mouths to ask a question. Cliff beats both of them to it though as he asks, “Do you have a bar?”
A white arrow appears on multiple billboards, pointing Cliff to a place called Danny’s Bar. Cliff gives a stiff, curt nod and walks away from the group towards it.
Larry is quick to follow, but Niles grabs his arm, whispering to him, “Cliff needs some time alone before he will appreciate your presence.”
Larry nods and continues to walk with the group.
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Hours later, Larry walks into the bar, a fresh, clean, set of radiation-proof bandages on Larry’s body. The bar is huge, with a lot of people doing a myriad of things. Some are playing pool and billiards, others are singing karaoke, some are hanging out with friends, while others are trying to find someone to spend the night with. It didn’t take long for Larry to find Cliff though. Even in the dimmer light, Larry is able to see Cliff, the golden bronze contrasting with the rest of the bar.
Cliff is sitting at the bar, his metal face staring down at the dark wood. There is a beer in both of his hands, and a good dozen or so empty bottles scattered around him. He is silent, taking a large gulp from the beer in his right hand every ten seconds or so.
Larry walks over and gently places a hand on Cliff, unsure if Cliff will even feel the action. “It’s time to go.” Larry says.
Cliff shakes his head, “You can go, I’m staying here.”
Larry tries again, “The team needs you. We need to figure out how to- -”
Cliff slams his drinks against the table and looks up, his robotic eyes still not facing Larry, “What team? There is no fucking team. We had our lives stolen from us by a fucking TV network.”
Larry responds, “That’s why we need to stick together, we need to ensure Retconn can’t take us again.”
Taking a swig of the right beer, Cliff asks, “What if I want Retconn to capture me again?”
Larry is silent, unsure of how to respond. Cliff lets out a roboticized noise that sounds like a sigh. “I had a daughter.”
Cliff stops for a second, recollecting his thoughts. “I had a god damn daughter,” Cliff continues, “When she was born, when I saw her bright smile and innocent eyes, I swore to be a better dad than my own father. I would be in her life, make sure she knew she was loved. Then I left her.”
Larry softly tells Cliff, “It wasn’t your fault.”
Cliff lets out a roboticized laugh. “But it was. I got in a crash drinking while driving, and I woke up in the show with a robot body. Sure, Retconn kidnapped me, but if it wasn’t for Retconn, I’d be dead, I still would have left her.”
Larry says, “I’m sorry.”
Cliff shakes his head, so lost in thought that he doesn’t hear Larry, “It was almost better with Retconn. Sure, I wasn’t human, but I was a hero, I was Robotman, not the deadbeat dad Cliff Steele. I failed Clara, I failed the only thing that mattered to me.”
Cliff’s left metal fist grips the bottle so hard that it smashes in his hand. “The worst part is, for the hours I’ve been in here, I don’t feel any more tipsy than when I came in. I’m still sober, my mind is still functioning, I’m still remembering. This body can’t get fucking drunk, and I hate it.”
Cliff places down his right beer, and lets out a robotic, metallic sigh. “I’m tired,” Cliff finally relents, “Maybe I can get buzzed with enough persistence, but it isn’t happening tonight. I’ll meet you back at Niles’ house, Larry.”
Cliff walks out of the bar, his stride slow and methodical. Larry sits there for a moment stunned. Larry debates buying a drink, but remembers the bandages wrapped around his skin make doing so impossible. Instead he just sits there for a moment. Larry begins to watch, the four women singing off key in the corner, the guy trying to do a cool darts trick to impress his girlfriend, two guys kissing.
Larry’s skin begins to curl as he watches the sight, his head pounding. He needs to get out of there now. It’s clumsy at best, but Larry begins making his way to the door, struggling to not focus on the memories attempting to resurface. He ends up knocking into a chair, and not even seeing who is there, mumbles out a “Sorry” as he continues to move. He needs fresh air, he craves it. Finally the doors to the bar close behind him, and Larry collapses on the front steps, memories forcing their way to the front of Larry’s mind.
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Larry stood in front of the door to his house, his body frozen solid. For a moment, he thought he couldn’t do it, he thought about running away, running away from the screaming, the crying, the cursing, and the occasional slapping. He’s endured it for over a month now, and it hasn’t lessened, he isn’t sure how much more he can endure.
He wanted to scream that it isn’t his fault, that’s it’s not his fault God made him wrong, broken. He doesn’t though. He only ever said something like that once and it led to his father punching him, not slapping him or spanking him, but straight up punching him. Since then, Larry had made sure to repeat what his parents told him. It wasn’t God that made him wrong: Satan was the one to give Larry temptation, and Larry was the one to sin by kissing that boy under the bleachers.
Larry opened the front door, cringing at the noise of rusted metal. There was no chance he could get by his mother without more screaming and crying.
But the screams never began. Instead his mom ran up to him and held Larry in her arms, tears running down her face.
Startled, but not necessarily disliking this change in behavior, Larry asked, “Mom, what happened?”
Larry’s mom responded through sobs, “I-I went to the pastor today and told him about you. Larry, he said he can help you. He told me there is a special summer camp he runs that can help fix people like you, Larry…a camp that can bring kids back to the path of God.”
—---------------------------------
Larry is broken out of memory as the door behind him swings open. A darker skin gentleman with stubble walks out holding a glass of water. The man is wearing a light pink shirt that greatly contrasts with his brown eyes and black hair. Walking down the step, the gentleman sits down next to Larry.
The two sit in silence for a minute, until the man says, “I saw you getting out of there fast. It was my chair you knocked into.”
Larry opens his mouth to respond, but the man beats him to it, “Honestly, it’s fine. Just thought you may need something to drink.”
The man holds up the glass of water, but Larry shakes his head, “I can’t really take off the bandages, but thank you anyway.”
The man gives a curious look, “Is it like plastic surgery or something?”
Larry nods, not really wanting to go into it, “Something like that.”
The two sit in silence for a moment. Letting out a sigh, Larry says, “Listen, I’m sorry, it’s just- -”
The man cuts Larry off, “Something inside messed with you. You don’t have to explain.”
Taking a sip of water, the man continues, “Danny picked all us strays up because the world doesn’t want us. Here, the past is healed and mended, for us to be what we want, and live how we want.”
Larry replies solemnly, “That sounds nice.”
The man nods, “Don’t sweat your reaction today. Healing takes time, and no one is going to fault you if you accidentally bump into a chair on the way to progress.”
Larry is silent, conflicted. On one hand, the idea of being accepted is nice, on the other, well, what if Retconn was punishment for his sin? What if his family was right, what if he doesn’t deserve to be healed?
Standing, Larry says, “Thank you- -” Larry stops, realizing he doesn’t know the man’s name.
The man rises with a smile, “My name is Morris Mingo.” Morris holds out his name for Larry to shake.
Larry shakes the man’s hand, “Larry Trainor.”
“Well Larry,” Morris says, “I hope to see you again, hopefully under better circumstances next time.”
—---------------------
Back at the Nile’s house, or better to say mansion, Rita and Steven are staring at two doors, each going to separate rooms.
Their hands are intertwined unconsciously, their bodies filled with uncertainty. Rita is the first to talk, “I’m sorry. I know we’ve been married for so long, but it just feels…”
Rita doesn’t finish the sentence, not wanting to make the words feel more real by their exiting of the tongue. Instead it is Steven that ends the sentence, “Like everything changed.”
Comfortable silence permeates the room as the two turn to look at each other. “I still love you.” Steven says, his voice almost a whisper.
Tears threaten Rita’s eyes as she responds, “I love you too.”
For both of them, the desire to kiss the other is strong, but both resist. “How about,” Steven suggests, “We start from square one? Build back up to what we once had, that way the new us can get to know each other.”
Rita gives a light smile, “Are you asking me on a date, Mr. Dayton?” she asks in a joking, yet sincere, tone.
“I believe I am. Ms. Farr.” Steven responds in the exact same tone.
Rita’s smile brightens, “Then, I accept.”
A joyish feeling washes over both of them as they go to sleep. They almost don’t recognize the fact that this will be the first time they are sleeping alone in over sixty years as they drift off to sleep.
—--------------
Niles is sitting in his living room parler alone with Irwin. Rita and Steven went up to rest, while Cliff and Larry still haven’t returned to the house.
The two are watching the news, as Niles scribbles on a pad of paper. Irwin asks, “What are you writing?”
Niles stops his scribbling for a moment as he responds, “I am attempting to create a timeline of current events through the news and any books Danny has in order to tell if there are any gaps in the new memories I have.”
“Already?” Irwin asks, “I would think you would be busy processing your memories, not immediately analyzing them for falsehoods. If I learned about my past, first thing I would do is try to connect with it.”
Niles waves Irwin off, “I’ve processed enough. I can’t dilly dally with reminiscing. Retconn could arrive any second, and I refuse to be caught unaware.”
Irwin thinks for a minute, before getting up. Seeing Niles look at him curiously, Irwin explains, “I’m getting a piece of paper myself. Two people trying to understand current events should hopefully make the deciphering process faster.”
Irwin walks away in order to grab paper and a pen, hoping that the help will make Niles’ stress lessen.
Doom Patrol #5- Consequences of Broadcast Televisionl
Author: u/DarkLordJurasus
Book: Doom Patrol
Arc: Another Multiverse Story?
Set: 85
A Retconn Production